Easy Malteser Tray Bake

Malteser tray bake

Malteser tray bake

Total: 30 mins | Serves: 12
The Malteser tray bake - a sweet treat that's often reserved for store-bought indulgence. But why settle for a mass-produced version when you can make a homemade Malteser tray bake that's not only delicious, but also tailored to your taste? By making it at home, you can control the quality of the ingredients, like the rich milk chocolate and crunchy digestive biscuits, and add your own personal touch. For instance, you can use an extra 100g of milk or white chocolate as topping to give it an extra layer of flavor. With just a few simple ingredients, including 200g of milk chocolate, 250g of crushed digestive biscuits, and 225g of Maltesers, you can create a Malteser tray bake that's fresher, cheaper, and more satisfying than anything you'd find in a store. Plus, you get to enjoy the fun of crushing those digestive biscuits and stirring in the golden syrup - it's a therapeutic process that's almost as enjoyable as the end result. As you take your first bite of this homemade Malteser tray bake, you'll appreciate the difference that making it yourself can make, with the combination of textures and flavors coming together in perfect harmony.

Malteser tray bake

Ingredients

  • One hundred grams of butter
  • Two hundred grams of milk chocolate
  • Three tablespoons of golden syrup
  • A quarter of a kilogram of digestive biscuits, crushed
  • Two hundred and twenty-five grams of Maltesers
  • An additional one hundred grams of milk or white chocolate for topping

Instructions

Step 1

To start making our Malteser tray bake, you'll need to melt together some essential ingredients. First, grab a small saucepan and place it over low heat on your stovetop. Now, add in your butter, chocolate, and syrup - you want to stir these gently until they're smooth and fully incorporated, which should take about 5 minutes, or until you notice the mixture has turned into a velvety, even blend. As you stir, keep an eye on the heat to ensure it doesn't get too high, and remove the saucepan from the heat once everything is melted and combined.

Step 2

Now it's time to add the fun bits to your Malteser tray bake. You'll want to start by crushing about 200g of biscuits - Digestives or similar work well - in a bowl until they're nicely broken down. Next, sprinkle these crushed biscuits evenly over the base of your tray, making sure to cover the entire surface. As you're doing this, you can also add your Maltesers - about 200g should do the trick - scattering them across the top of the biscuits, creating a fun, uneven layer that's just begging to be baked.

Step 3

Now it's time to bring your Malteser mixture together and get it ready for the fridge. First, give all the ingredients a good mix until they're well combined and you've got a smooth, creamy consistency. Next, grab your greased baking tin - make sure you've got a decent layer of butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking - and pour your mixture into it. Pour it in evenly, then pop the tin into the fridge to chill until the mixture is set, which should take about 20-25 minutes, or until it's firm to the touch.

Step 4

Now it's time to add an extra layer of chocolatey goodness to your Malteser tray bake. To do this, you'll need to melt some additional chocolate - about 100-150g should do the trick. Place the chocolate in a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, and stir occasionally until it's smooth and glossy. Once your chocolate is melted, pour it evenly over the top of your set tray bake and pop it back in the fridge to chill until the chocolate is set, which should take about 20-30 minutes, or until it's firm to the touch.

Nutrition Information

calories: 420 kcal
fat: 26g
carbs: 43g
protein: 4g
fiber: 2g

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My Tip

When mixing the Maltesers into the chocolate mixture, gently fold them in to prevent crushing. This helps retain their signature texture.

Leftovers

To keep your Malteser tray bake fresh, store it in an airtight tin to maintain the crunch. Reheat a slice in the microwave for a few seconds to melt the chocolate.

Make It Your Own

Try swapping the digestive biscuits for gluten-free alternatives to make this Malteser tray bake more inclusive. Use gluten-free chocolate too.

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